Hiking beneath the Sasso Piatto

Hiking to Murmultier Hutte, Alpe di Siusi.

Serenade at Zallinger Hutte

Asen serenades us during lunch at the Zallinger Hutte, Alpe di Siusi.

Alpe di Siusi

Flowery meadows and mountain hut in the midst of the Alpe di Siusi, an extensive meadowland above the Val Gardena. The Schlern is the mountain in the distance.

Summer snow on the Sella

Snow crossing in the lunar-like landscape of the Sella "plateau."

Colfosco in Badia

Hiking past an old barn in the village of Colfosca, Alta Badia.

Alta Badia

Descending from the Cir Group of peaks on the trail into the Edelweisstal and the village of Colfosco. Monte Civetta is the large peak in the distance.

Gathering at the Passo Cir

Sharing the splendor of the Dolomites with our fellow hikers at Passo Cir.

Monte Piana

Looking toward the Cadini Group and the Forcella di Neve di Misurina. A restored Italian trench from the First World War is in the foreground. Somber day for a somber place.

Pian di Cengia

Time for a coffee break at the Rifugio Pian di Cengia in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites. The refuge is known as the Bullelejochhutte in German.

Beer in Boots

A boot-full of beer after a full day on the trail.

Night on the town

The package of utensils at Quinz Pizzeria.

Evening scene at Lago di Misurina

The still waters of Misurina and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (left) and the Cadini (right).

Dolomites Cuisine

Enjoying a Sacher Torte at Rifugio Locatelli.

Hiking in the Sesto Dolomiti

The peaks of the Gruppo Cadini rise behind hikers near the Rifugio Lavaredo.

Dolomiti di Sesto

Hiking to the Paternsatel above the Rifugio Lavaredo.

Tears of Misurina

Reflection of Monte Sorapiss in the still waters of Lago di Misurina. Legend says the lake was filled by the tears of a princess...

Busiest airport, biggest airline

Delta ship 1504 getting ready to depart for Zurich.

View of Hanauma Bay from summit of Koko Crater

From Pu'u Ma'i (1,208 ft), the highest point on the rim of Koko Crater, the view southwest extends over Hanauma Bay where the ocean has filled an ancient volcanic crater.

Volcano Climbing, Hawaii: Koko Crater (Kohelepelepe)

The main "trail" up to the summit of Koko Crater follows the course of an old incline railway that was once used to transport military personnel to lookout posts at the summit of the volcano.

Volcano Climbing, Hawaii: Diamond Head

A switchbacking trail, a series of steep concrete steps, a tunnel blasted through rock, and a metal spiral staircase comprise the trail to the top of Lēʻahi ("brow of the tuna"), a volcanic tuff cone better known as Diamond Head. The view westward from the summit, 760 feet above the waves, extends over Kapiolani Park to the towers along Waikiki Beach.